Alright, I relocated for work and With a population of 7,180, Gonzales is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Gonzales sits at 1,058.1 per 100K. Homes are going for about $184,600 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all think? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Caroline Alvarez
nah I disagree
40 upvotes
Harper R.
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great Korean places. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Ezra Price
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is outdoor recreation. I genuinely enjoy living here. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Andrew Baker
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are challenging, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Brielle Jimenez
As someone who grew up here, it's not perfect but it works for me. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much growing but now it's decent.
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Michael Morales
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. healthcare used to be much growing but now it's underrated.
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Carson S.
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Brooklyn Myers
Used to live on the East side, now on the Highland side. Completely different vibe. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Danielle O.
Came here for quality of life and stayed because it was the best decision I ever made. The safety is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Lily L.
yeah no that's not right
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David Green
Hot take but I'm still on the fence after all this time. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Elizabeth C.
Bought a house here in 2023 and I love the pace of life here. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Brooks Brown
I work in construction here and I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market for my field is surprisingly good. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Aria G.
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Gianna Clark
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is safety. the quality of life is solid. Worth doing your research before committing.
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